Blank Canvas III: Art Genius

[hermitcrabbot]

Some scientists believe that the mind becomes blank at the moment of death....

[etourist2]

@hermitcrabbot - There's a scary possibility that I've died several times if that's true. ;-)

[synth77]

Hay your stealing my idea.

[soxnes]

You need to make a Blank Canvas part 5 that would be awsome!!!

[MrJdguanguan]

You have a very unique personality and a wonderful mind for art! I love listening to your insights on creating art for business. There is only one suggestion I have. The videos you have uploaded are very blurry I think it would be great for your videos if you can refine them so they are more clear and perhaps even high definition. Sorry for the suggestion i don't mean to be preachy I just love your uploads and want them to present the maximum help to others like myself Keep them coming thanks!

[etourist2]

@MrJdguanguan - I do agree with your suggestion. If you watch Part 1 of my latest two videos you'll notice it's filmed with a HD camera. A lot of the videos you're watching are very old and filmed with a web cam at a time when digital cameras weren't cheap and HD was not the norm for online video. It was something like 2 years into making videos before I was able to upgrade to a better camera... and I only got a HD camera late last year.

[hermitcrabbot]

@MrJdguanguan

Just an observation: the phrase or concept 'art for business' may be an oxymoron; or at best ideas that are working at cross-purposes.

[spitharoo]

LOL. I love the Aussies.

[cutenesprincess]

a lot of talking

[vonhatenfeld]

you forgot to sign!

[ayestar718]

youre a genius!!! thats such an original idea...of all the minds in the universe, no one ever in creation since the begining of man has thought of that, except YOU! pure genius!! totally original!!

[Indygoguy]

I particularly liked the second composition. The again I suspect thhat you are a professional hypnotist, something about your voice and movement that puts me in a trance. I bet you could sell a blank canvas to someone.

[contemporary26]

Hahaha what a bad boy!!! but it was Genious!!! I think I am into something right now too lol..

[etourist2]

thanks :)

[JudiG]

You have a great sense of humour, Etourist! You had me for a moment. lol

[etourist2]

Thanks, glad you got a smile from it :-)

[konzwambii]

I have completed two paintings in your style using my own interpretation though! And I'm working on a third. Is there a gallery that specializes in this type of painting?

[etourist2]

There probably is but I wouldn't know. I sell and exhibit all my art exclusively online.

[AlphaSigma10]

Ok, you are a self-proclaimed wanna-be genius and you certainly never fail wanting to broadcast that lie. That's your only success body. Run with it.

[etourist2]

You are aware that this video is comedy, right? Because right now I'm just messing with your head for my own amusement.

[AlphaSigma10]

ok genius, chill and shut

[etourist2]

Thanks for the laugh ;)

[AlphaSigma10]

zzzzzz~

ok i feel better now that i had a nap

[etourist2]

That's okay. I made this video to deter people with ADD from subscribing and to cure insomnia. Looks like it's working. ;)

[AlphaSigma10]

ADD is definitely your problem, and you also have an ego problem on top of that. A good artist welcomes criticism and refrains from insult. Your response has painted your deficit personality on your blanc canvas and now take it like a man!

[etourist2]

There is criticism and there is criticism and yours is the latter. I chose to laugh at myself because clearly I've got the better sense of humor. ;)

[Annbroy]

I loved it! It was kinda like a Napolian Dynamite -art -sort- a -thing. I actually get it! Great one!

[etourist2]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[sherriwestfall]

I went to the Chicago art museum back in the 90's and in one room there were 2 guards at the entry. I thought Wow, this artist must be important! When I went in, there were about 15 canvases, large ones! all white with silver frames, I stood there just scratching my head wondering, when does the artist show up?

[etourist2]

You would probably relate to an article I wrote in my web site blog called 'Nothing on a Grand Scale'. I think the blank canvas as a 'concept' has been over done... it's time to get back to actually painting something on the canvas ;)

[Mum60]

I was just thinking myself that you had missed the point in it being a humorous video - it's usually me that misses the point - and I'm his Mum! (he had to explain a couple to me on occasions - by then it wasn't as funny!)

[C5Rigzz]

You're absolutely right - MY MISTAKE. :)

I think your style that I clearly missed makes your brand of humor even funnier now. Bravo! :)

[C5Rigzz]

Also, don't worry about convincing everyone about how long it takes to be a professional artist.

There's no need to let your ego portray yourself as taking years and years and years to separate yourself from others. Just because it took you years doesn't mean it will others.

[etourist2]

You are aware that this video is comedy? Notice how many artworks I'm creating with ease despite saying it takes years of practice etc.

[C5Rigzz]

As a working artist myself I find this to be good information. You have a clever and worthwhile project bringing this to others. As a viewer - I fall asleep. Here's some tough criticism to possibly help make your videos better: wake up. It's painful listening to your very slow and interrupted pace.

[etourist2]

Thanks for the 'tough' criticism. Unfortunately the slow, interrupted pace is just who I am. Even when I'm trying to go quicker it comes out like this. If you enjoy my work then you'll have to learn to slow down.

[C5Rigzz]

Completely fair enough - I'll take the time to slowly enjoy. :)

[Mum60]

I can't wait for the easel sculptors!!! ....and the video!!!

[pcloopy]

always very entertaining and concept art into the bargain

I love it